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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire ES1-311-P228 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 44identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Laptop
    • Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Clamshell
    • Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • HD type
    • HD
    • Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 3:2

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152 specifications
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Acer

Aspire ES1-311-P228 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop

Model ES1-311-P228

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Acer

Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

Model SA5-271-53LN

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Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN3540i5-6200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneQPI
SteppingDiffersC0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs896 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one1916
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one896 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8210588193
Processor codeDiffersSR1YWSR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers3320 mAh4870 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other features1 differ
3DDiffersYesNo

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